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Michael C. Tillotson will fight your DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Charge
If you have been arrested for a DUI - DWI in the State of Virginia, it can have significant consequences if not handled properly and quickly. The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson will help you fight your case. Please call today or fill out the form for a fast and free consultation.
Michael C. Tillotson is a dedicated DUI Lawyer whose Law Firm focuses solely on DUI Defense, and practices throughout the entire state of Virginia. If you have been arrested for a DWI in Stafford County, Virginia, please contact Michael C. Tillotson @ (757) 561-2661 for a quick and easy consultation. (Please remember that you only have 10 days, from the date of your arrest, to file for an administrative hearing to protect your driving privileges.)
Being arrested for DUI is a serious offense that can have serious repercussions, including jail time, loss of driving privileges, and monetary fines. It is very important that anyone facing an DUI (DWI) charge understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a capable and skilled DUI defense lawyer will help you understand all of your options and rights.
What happens if I was arrested for DUI in Stafford County?
Once you have been cited for violating the DUI statutes in Virginia, the state initiates two separate, yet simultaneous legal actions against you. There is an administrative action that is brought against your license by the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), and a criminal action that is in response to the ticket that was issued to you. Both of these actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges. Because of this, it is very important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.
Virginia DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) Administrative Hearing
Pursuant to Virginia law, an individual has 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. If you fail to request a hearing within 10 days, your right to the hearing is lost, and your driver's license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to the administrative hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Virginia DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) within 10 days.
The Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson can help with this. Please call today or fill out the form for a fast and free consultation.
First Time Offenders - DUI Penalties
(Note that these are Virginia State statutes. With the help of Michael C. Tillotson you can reduce, or eliminate, possible fines, jail time, and save your driver's license.)
- Virginia Driving Privileges and DUI - In Stafford County, Virginia, a first time DWI or DUI conviction results in the loss of driving privileges for up to one year ... with a conviction.
- Commercial Drivers - Commercial drivers are in violation of the DUI statute with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.04. A first time DWI or DUI conviction will result in the loss of the commercial driver's license for 1 year, while any subsequent DUI offenses will result in a lifetime loss of the commercial license in Virginia.
- Chemical Test Refusal - Refusing to submit to a test when requested by law enforcement will result in the revocation of Virginia driver's license for 1 year.
- Monetary Fines - In Stafford County, Virginia, a first time DWI or DUI conviction results in fines from $250.00, up to $2,500.00.
- DUI Jail Time - A first time DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction results in up to one year jail time.
Virginia and DUI Vehicle Impoundment
The vehicle you are driving will be immediately
impounded or immobilized for 90 days if you are caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense. The court can impound the vehicle for an additional 90 days following a DUI - DWI conviction. The vehicle owner (if other than the driver) may petition the court for release of the vehicle. Anyone who knowingly permits operation of their motor vehicle by a person known to have a revoked or suspended license for an alcohol-related offense can be charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Virginia Subsequent DUI Offenses
If you have been charged with a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th offense, it is imperative that you contact the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson. Penalties for DUI are increasingly more severe for any additional offenses. You must be aware of your rights, act now by contacting the Law Office of Michael C. Tillotson.
Restitution for DWI or DUI
Depending on local Stafford County, Virginia ordinances, you may be liable (up to $1,000) for the cost of law enforcement, emergency medical services, fire fighting and rescue personnel who respond to a crash or incident resulting from your DUI violation in Virginia. |